Animals & Zoos
Zoo, aquarium, and farm days
Horsepower Weekend
Celebrate horses and equestrian activities at Lake Metroparks' Farmpark.
Chillin' with the Villains
Halloween fun at Akron Zoo with villain characters and festive animal activities.
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treat, meet costumed characters, and ride the train at this spooky zoo celebration.
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween-themed family fun at Akron Zoo with costumes and animal encounters.
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treat at Akron Zoo with Halloween festivities and animal encounters.
Zoothing Boo
Sensory-friendlyCalm Halloween celebrations at Akron Zoo blending relaxation with festive animal fun.
Bark After Dark
Evening zoo event for dog lovers to explore Akron Zoo after dark.
Pumpkins & Piranhas
Spooky autumn fun meets underwater wonder at Greater Cleveland Aquarium.
Fright Night
Spooky Halloween-themed evening event at Akron Zoo with scares and thrills.
Sensory Friendly Night: Pumpkins & Piranhas
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly Halloween celebration at the aquarium with calm pacing.
Chillin' with the Villains
Themed experience with villains & animals at Akron Zoo.
Election Day
Election Day celebration at Akron Zoo.
Royal Princess Brunch
Meet princesses and enjoy brunch at Akron Zoo—a magical morning for young royalty lovers.
Veterans' Appreciation Days
Honor veterans while exploring the Akron Zoo with special appreciation pricing or programs.
Shop-a-Holidays
Holiday shopping and zoo visit combined—browse vendors while exploring the Akron Zoo.
2026 Annaul Buckeye Alpaca Show
Meet and see alpacas at the Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest at Summit County Fairgrounds.
Wild Lights
Stroll through glowing holiday lights at the Akron Zoo through late December.
Kinderealm: Fox & Coyote
Little ones explore foxes and coyotes through Kinderealm's interactive program.
More events outside the Cleveland area
1 event farther afield.
